Tag Archive: Gucci

Aug 02 2012

Video Loving: Battle Of The Fragrance Blondes

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I have never noticed before until both Gucci and Hugo Boss unveiled their latest fragrance faces that blondes obviously smell better as well as having more fun!!! This week both luxury labels released their short films and both it seems went for a old school Hollywood glamour, Veronica Lake-inspired waves, a room with a view, as well as the trademark sexy walk and the alluring spray shots.

Even if you aren’t that keen on Blake Lively or Gwyneth Paltrow, I don’t think you can deny how amazing they both look in these ads, and I find it staggering that there is a 15 year age gap. Seriously is Gwynnie getting younger?

But striking looks aside in the battle for the best blonde I am going to have to give it to Blake and her Gucci ad, not only does she look stunning in a gold sequin Gucci gown, but it just feels more special and memorable – maybe it is all the gold, very Olympian of them, or maybe it is the historic setting of the Goldstein Residence – but for me this just feels more opulent.

The Hugo Boss ad I think suffers from bad timing, if it didn’t come out at the same time as Gucci’s maybe I would have thought differently about it – but for me it just feels flat. Gwyneth looks stunning in her one-shoulder Hugo Boss dress, but I felt a little weird watching her getting ready – I don’t know it just doesn’t sparkle.

But seeing both Blake and Gwyneth it made me wonder what other famous blondes have rocked a fragrance campaign – and just with a quick spell of research it seems a lot!!! All the big names from Dior to Chanel and Calvin Klein have all gone for a blonde in recent years - literally everyone from Diane Kruger to Scarlett Johannsson and even Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman owned their scents with blonde locks.

I know I am going to get a comment that Keira Knightley is working her brunette hair in a Chanel fragrance campaign and Kristen Stewart was just unveiled by Balenciaga – but come on you know what I am getting at – a high percentage of fragrances seem to be fronted by blondes – I just found that interesting.

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[Pics: Gucci, Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein, Dior, Elie Saab, Dolce & Gabbana and Versace]

Jul 19 2012

The Dark Knight Rises: Gucci Dresses Leading Stars

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Who: Catwoman aka Anne Hathaway and the Dark Knight himself Christian Bale

Where: At the European Premiere of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ held in London

Wearing: Anne – a champagne beaded Gucci gown with a floral embellished neckline from the Cruise 2013 collection and Tiffany jewellery

Christian – a Gucci black notch lapel two button Signoria suit with white dress shirt, black silk tie and black leather belt.

Verdict: I wanted to see Anne wear something striking, colourful and a little bit daring, I have to be honest I was hoping for Alexander McQueen or something sexy from Versace’s couture collection, so because of all these hopes and dreams I wasn’t completely blown away by her sparkly Gucci halter gown.

That isn’t to say I didn’t love the dress – the colour on her is perfectly, her short crop shows off that incredible floral embellished neckline, and I can’t deny that she completely sparkles – I don’t know I just wanted more.

Her leading man however did impress me, I thought he might have gone for Armani like his character Bruce Wayne, but this Gucci suit looks amazing on him. I am also loving his crazy hair!!!

What do you think of Anne’s dress – do you think it is gorgeous and she dazzles but you also wanted to see more from her – or do you think I am being a little too picky of one of my favourite actresses?

[Pics: via Facebook.com/Gucci]

Jun 29 2012

Gucci Première: Blake Lively Channels Old-Hollywood Glamour

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Since I heard the news that Blake Lively was the face of Gucci’s upcoming Gucci Première fragrance, named after and inspired by the brand’s red carpet collection, I have to admit I was excited to see the campaign being shot by Mert & Marcus. The first preview of the campaign, ahead of the Nicolas Winding Refn short film, which will premiere during the Venice Film Festival in September, hit Twitter this morning and I was in awe at how gorgeous it was.

Marking Blake Lively’s first fragrance campaign this print ad just shows that she was the perfect face to front this new luxury fragrance as she really does have an Old-Hollywood feel about her, especially with her Veronica Lake hairstyle.

I love the styling, her fully embellished sequinned open-back gown is exquisite, team that with her undeniable beauty, and the shot into the mirror and this is just a truly gorgeous campaign and it has totally left me wanting more and even more excited about the short film.

What do you think of this campaign? Do you think Blake was the right face for the campaign?

[Pic: via Twitter]

Jun 28 2012

Savage Beauty: Blake Lively A Vision In Gucci

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Who: Blake Lively

Where: At the New York premiere of her new film Savages

Wearing: A one-of-a-kind buttercup yellow halterneck silk georgette Gucci gown with a plunging neckline, teamed with striking turquoise drop earrings and a stack bracelets

Verdict: I was wondering how long it would take for her to wear Gucci on this Savages promo tour after being announced as the face of the new Gucci Première women’s fragrance last week. Don’t get me wrong I am glad she did this is a breathtaking gown that looks incredible on her.

Blake really has impressed me so far on this promo tour and it was always going to be hard beating that gorgeous Art Deco-inspired black and blush mermaid couture gown by Zuhair Murad that she wore to the LA premiere, but I really do think she looks absolutely radiant in this dress. I don’t think I have seen her in this colour before but I love it on her.

Finishing off her look with bold turquoise earrings and a fishtail braid was the icing on the cake for me – she really has upped her fashion stakes and I am exciting to see what comes next!!!

[Pic: via Gucci Facebook]

May 20 2012

Cannes 2012: Natasha Poly In Gucci

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Who: Model Natasha Poly

Where: At Gucci’s Once Upon A Time In America event at Cannes

Wearing: An emerald-green leopard print Gucci gown with plunging neckline, lomg sleeves, and a thigh-high split from the autumn/winter 2012 collection, teamed with Gucci heels

Verdict: Wow, this is why I love it when models hit the red carpet, this gown is seriously sexy and Natasha is working the hell out of it!!! I asked for Gucci and this is what I was after, this was one of my favourite looks and I don’t think anyone other than a model could have pulled it off.

I don’t know what it is about emerald-green but it just makes gowns look more luxurious and this is one gorgeous dress and one of my favourite looks so far at Cannes.

[Pic: Gucci Facebook]

May 20 2012

Cannes 2012: Salma Hayek In Gucci Premiere

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Who: Salma Hayek

Where: At the Once Upon A Time In America event, which is part of the Gucci Foundation

Wearing: A chocolate brown and silver beaded Gucci Premiere gown with an ombré chiffon skirt, teamed with a nude clutch and gold jewellery

Verdict: I tweeted yesterday about when Gucci was going to appear on the red carpet at Cannes and I predicted it would be on Salma Hayek, and this dress more than made up for the wait, as it is truly stunning!!!

This dress fits Salma’s amazing figure perfectly and she really does shine, and I can totally understand why she turns to Gucci as they really do produce her breathe-taking gowns.

[Pic: Gucci Facebook]

Jan 17 2012

Red Carpet: Golden Globes 2012 – My Best Dressed

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I always find it hard narrowing down my best dressed list, it is easier to say what I don’t like, as I fall in love a lot with red carpet gowns so naming just five is hard. Last year was a little easier because there was Olivia Wilde’s princess gown, Anne Hathaway as a gold goddess and Angelina Jolie in an emerald-green Atelier Versace, the only one to return this year’s red carpet. But here they are – in no particular order – as I couldn’t decide on an order!!

Statement Dress

Well there were a lot of boring gowns this year and for those who went for something a little bit different they really stood out for me as that is what award ceremonies are all about. For me the dress that made the most of a statement was Sarah Michelle Gellar’s gorgeous Monique Lhuillier gown. This blue ink splotched ball gown made me swoon when I saw it on TV that I knew instantly that I had to include it. I know it is a controversial choice and for most this dress doesn’t work on her tiny frame but I kind of like that about it. Also she said her 2-year-old had a hand in picking it out – what a great a-list styling career she has ahead of her – this is a genius choice.

Mermaid-Appeal

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I couldn’t have a best-dressed list without including one of the hottest trends from this year’s awards the fishtail. I liked a lot from the classic style on Sofia to the sexiness of Reese, but for me Evan Rachel Wood’s edgy Gucci gown is just exquisite. Everything from the scale sequins to the feathered skirt and train, to the unusual dark green colour – it really is a knock-out gown.

Romantic

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Couldn’t be a best dressed list with a romantic, fairy tale type dress, last year I went with the traditional princess ball gown of Olivia Wilde, this year is a little unconventional but still just as gorgeous, Charlize Theron and her dusky-pink Dior couture gown. I love the oversized bow, the sexy thigh-high split and plunging neckline, but most of all I love the vintage accessories and the colour is just perfection.

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The excitement was in the air at Angelina Jolie hitting the red carpet with Brad Pitt and she most certainly came prepared with a gorgeous Atelier Versace gown. What I loved the most about this gown, other than it being on Angie she never seems to get it wrong during award season, has to be how it fits her perfectly. I also adore the fashion-forward thinking of including the red flash at the neckline, it stops this dress looking a little dated, it also works superbly with her coordinated hot red lippy.

Young Starlets

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I know technically I only have one spot left on my top five but I just couldn’t choose between the Hollywood starlets Emma Stone, Dianna Agron and Zooey Deschanel. Emma for me was all about the unusual pairing of purple and fuchsia in her Lanvin gown and of course that fierce eagle belt. I have to support Dianna for her excellent choice in wearing a Giles dress, not only was it the most intricate detailed dress on the red carpet, it was a huge risk for her to go for a relative unknown designer in terms of red carpet looks – but I am so glad she did as she is a vision in red. As my latest girl crush I had to include Zooey, not only did she have the best nails see below, but I was so pleased to see Prada on the Golden Globes red carpet again. What a way to return with a gorgeous green silk gown with an open back and pearl embroidered top – simply gorgeous.

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Honorary Mention

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I know I already over my top five but I had to include Tilda Swinton in Haider Ackermann, it is the perfect mix of masculine and feminine and she looks incredible. What I love so much about this tailored-suit shape has to be the ice-blue colour – so divine. Also a special mention has to go to her amazing Pomellato jewellery cuffs – HOT!!!

So who gets your vote for best dress – leave me a comment below and let me know.

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